Epilogue

Chapter 51: I knew we would be alright

"Mama!"

"Mama!"

I sighed before opening my eyes. To see two very energetic seven year old's staring back at me. It turns out, that back then there wasn't only one bun in my oven but two. Two beautiful boys. The splitting image of their father. It was as though he was the one who had given birth to them himself. The white hair, the crescent moons. Even the same amber-colored eyes. He had boasted for an entire year saying his genes were unmatched. I did not mind I though. They looked like their father, but their heart? The way that they loved those that they cared about, that was all me and that was enough. Full-blooded demon children at that. A miracle the doctors had called it. A miracle that I could not explain, no one could. Sesshomaru was at a loss for word as well once he'd laid eyes on them. We were both expecting hanyou children. This was unheard of. Then again, a Miko and an Inudaiyokai mating were unheard of as well. I sighed, rubbing the last of the last sleep out of my eyes. Sitting up slowly, my hand resting on my round belly. This one had better be a girl. I don't think that I could handle another mini Sesshomaru running around the house. Three was plenty. I would surely catch a stroke if another was added to the bunch.

"Mama!"

"Mama!"

They chimed again simultaneously.

"Yes, Haruhi. Yes, Haruki. What do I owe this very early visit?"

Haruhi grabbed onto my arm. "Do you know what today is mama?"

"Huh do you!?" Haruki chimed in.

How could I forget? They had been reminding me for an entire month; about their birthday. As I could ever forget it.

I tapped my chin. "Hmm, I wonder. Is it Christmas?"

They both gasped, their faces filled with hurt. Well, at least they both took after me when it came to being dramatic.

I put my hands up. "I'm just kidding. How could I forget my special boys' birthdays?"

"We just wanted to make sure you didn't have what uncle Souta was talking about yesterday," Haruki said,

"Yeah, that mom brain stuff. Where you forget everything." Haruhi finished for him.

I would have to remind myself to hit Souta for that later.

"Enough bothering your mother. Go. Find your grandmother. She has gifts for you." He'd said.

"Gifts!?"

"Gifts!?"

With that, they had run right out of the room. I stood on my feet with his help. I looked up at him, smiling sweetly.

"What would I do without you?" I asked.

He gave me a toothy grin. "I believe you would crash and burn."

I laughed. "I wonder where I've heard that before."

I pressed a soft kiss onto his lips. Something I wanted to continue doing, but this child felt the need to interrupt us with its inconvenient kicking.

I sighed, resting my hand on my belly. "This will be the last one right."

He chuckled. "Do not bet on it woman."

I groaned. "How many more times are planning to put a baby in me Sesshomaru?"

He pressed a kiss to my forehead. " I gave you a seven-year gap. Be grateful I held back that long. Besides, we have forever, remember?"

I gazed into his eyes. "I love you."

He smiled. "And I you. Come, we have a birthday party to prepare for. Before Haruhi and Haruki drag us out of here."

I smiled, basking in the warm sun. Watching as the twins run and play with their school mates. Sesshomaru stood like some guard dog watching over them. It warmed my heart. He was an amazing father. I wonder what the Sesshomaru of the feudal era would say if I told him how he would turn out. I laughed to myself; he probably would've mauled me. Since that day, everything has been so peaceful. Mama started dating again; a human man this time. She'd sworn off demon men after everything had happened. Souta was not so little anymore. He had found this wonderful demoness by the name Airi. They've been together for about two years now, and he works at the company with Sesshomaru and Kouga. So, I'd say life has been treating him well. Speaking of Kouga, I didn't mean to assume, but I'm pretty sure there was something going on between him and Kimi. I had been so in my thoughts I hadn't even realized Sesshomaru sitting next to me.

"The boys seem to be doing fine."

I laughed. "Of course they are. Seeing as you haven't taken your eyes off of them since they were born."

He put his arm around my shoulder; sighed leaning into him.

"Hey, do you think there's something going on between Kimi and Kouga?"

"There is," he said nonchalantly.

I sat up straight. "How long have you known!?"

"For a while. They are terrible at hiding things"

I smiled. "You don't seem so happy about that."

He grimaced. "Would anyone? Better he is with her, than pine after you." He'd said.

"Throwing your mother to the wolves? Very old Sesshomaru of you" I said, pun intended.

He side-eyed me. "Your jokes have become worse with age Kagome."

I smiled. "Maybe it's not that serious, maybe she just wants someone to play with."

He put his hand up. "Kagome, please stop. That is not something I wish to imagine."

"What if they get married and he calls you son!?"

"I'm leaving."

He stood walking away and I chased after him. As much as my pregnant belly would allow. He would let me catch up to him, just enough to let me think I had one. Just to evade me at the last second. He laughed at my lack of hand to eye coordination. This man, this family; I couldn't possibly ask for anything more. Just the thought of them made my heart swell so much, that it'd almost burst. This is what I've always wanted; love, a family. I couldn't ask for anything more. I smiled. It may have taken a while, but I knew we would be alright.